Basingstoke’s MP, Maria Miller has congratulated Inspero and the Basingstoke Canal Society who have been awarded the Queen’s Award for voluntary service, the equivalent of the MBE for charities.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. The unique UK national honour was created by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 and to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers.
Maria said “I am delighted that Inspero and The Basingstoke Canal Society have been awarded the prestigious 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is a great achievement and I congratulate all the staff, trustees and volunteers for their outstanding contribution to our local community.”